Studies & Reports

The following are selected reports, studies, & white papers examining the qualitative and quantitative benefits of using 'open source' solutions in both the public & private sectors:

• ABC's of Open Source Solutions - 2009

• Brief History & Timeline of Open Source Software: 1950-2010

• Business Models & Open Source - Key Links

• Free Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) Roadmap for 2020

• How Open Source Took Over The World - 2019

• Legal Issues: Primer for Open Source & Free Software Projects

• Tenth Annual Future of Open Source Survey Results - 2016

• Open Source for America (OSFA) - Case Studies

• Open Source Business Models - 2012

• Open Source Integrity Report - 2011

• Open Source Maturity Model - 2012

• Open Source Trends & Business Models - 2006

• Seven Principles of Successful Open Source Communities - 2010

• U.S. Open Government 4th National Action Plan - 2019

* See related reports and studies on Open Source Technology & Solutions and America's Future: 2020-2050